Rotary advice. Also; Rotary thread

Just be prepared to do a complete rebuild within the next 10k unless if one was literally just done.

The 8 was pretty much only bought by people who have no idea what a rotary is or how to maintain them so unless if you're buying it from a mechanic who specializes in rotaries and japshit it's probably a heap.

Only buy RX-8s 2009 or newer that have the Renesis II, unless you like premixing fuel to prevent engine blowout

>>17697446
There's a kit out there that adds a tank for 2-stroke oil, and it allows you to split the oil system. One for combustion, and another for lubricating the actual engine. So now you can run synthetic oil.

>>17697752
With the money and time needed, just buy a 2009 RX-8 and save yourself the headache

>>17697815
they look better too

The second gen rx8 has too much black plastic bits on the exterior, first gens are cheaper and better looking

>>17697888
>Buy a Refresh
>Spend the money you would have spent on extra fuel tank mixers and engine rebuilds on body mods and weaboo stickers

>>17697903
Those second gen ones are super expensive too, I'd rather gen a clean first gen and just get the engine rebuilt

>>17697419
Just get one that's in good condition and you won't have to worry about getting the engine rebuilt anytime soon.

>don't get an 04 or an 05
>do a compression test
>see if it has trouble with warm starts
>see if it has rough idling
>ask the seller if they know how to care for it
>check to see if its oil was changed every 3000 miles at most

If you do these right, an impending rebuild, a second oil tank, and even premixing won't be necessary.

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wait hold up, what about buying the RX7 FC? are they even worth it this time?

>>17698060
Literally worse than an RX-8. The FD has better performance, not the FC.

>>17698077
worse than rx8 performance wise? i just like the looks of FC and they cost half of what FDs go these days

>>17697752
I run full synthetic in my FD with a working oil meter pump and premix in the gas.

I was going to buy an rx8, but it had 100k miles on the original engine, and the only place in my area that touches rotary engines is the mazda dealership...

>>17698077
It has more power than an Rx8, better cornering ability than an rx8, and weighs less? how.

>>17699639
None of those things you said are true

>>17697419
heres some advice
dont buy a rotary

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>>17697419
Do it if you want to but your engine is stupid to seal.

>>17697419
Just do it get the 3.7 ford transit.

I was just about to post a general rotary thread but this is probably a better place for questions.
I just bought an 86 FC. It needs a lot of work to say the least. The dipshit i bought it from put a garbage body kit on it and spray painted it black, also the running tail lights and dash lights aren't working.
Does anyone know where I can get a closer to stock looking body kit? Also how much oil is recommended for premixing? I've read anywhere from .5oz-1.5/gal.

>>17699677
You seem to be confusing none with all

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>>17700678

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>>17702046
Fixed